2016 Hans Herzog Spirit of Marlborough Merlot Cabernet, Marlborough
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A powerful and layered red with blackcurrant, black olive and stone. Some iron, too. Full-bodied with polished yet chewy tannins and a long finish. The oyster-shell and lead-pencil character is beautiful. Equal blend of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
96 points, James Suckling, December 11, 2022
An equal blend of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. A little bottle age has produced a mellow texture and good flavour integration. Quite a mellow, savoury red with red and black fruit flavours together with hedgerow, charcuterie and spicy oak. An elegant wine with cellaring potential 02 MAR 2022 Drink 2022–2025
95 points Bob Campbell MW the realreview.com
Comprising 33% Merlot, 33% Cab. Franc, 33% Cab. Sauvignon
After a perfect, long dry autumn Hans handpicked a tiny yield of 600g/vine of healthy, physiologically ripe Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes in harmony with his ‘low yield/highest quality’ philosophy. The vines grow on the sandy, gravelly soils of our vineyard, akin to those of the Pomerol region. Both climates are moderated by their proximity to the Ocean and the presence of rivers yielding wines of exclusive velvety quality best after 10 years of ageing.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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